Wednesday, December 21, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS from Casa de Everly!It’s been a busy
year. Punctuated with two awesome family reunion vacations to Mexico &
Tybee Island, many get-togethers with friends, Pat’s 20th USNA
reunion in Annapolis, & a VA
Earthquake to name a few. In July Pat said goodbye to the
Pentagon, took some much deserved leave, and in August checked into the
National War College in D.C.
Adjusting to student life has been good and we have all appreciated the
change of pace this tour offers. We already know our next PCS will be in June 2012,
once school is finished. Pat was
chosen for a bonus helicopter command with HSC-2 in Norfolk, VA. We are thrilled and honored. Not only
to be part of a squadron again, but also looking forward to being in the
Tidewater area for another tour.Pat remains a
dedicated runner, participating in several races and training and completing
the Marine Corps Marathon in October.
He finished with a time of 4:05. JP is a Junior this year & still growing.
He is currently 6’4.5! Driving permit in hand he practices every chance he
gets. This year he got his first real job working at Cox Farm. He parked cars
by day and scared people in the corn maze at night. He continues to pursue
Tae-kwon-do and enjoys the challenges it offers. He is an avid ‘Magic’ player and has branched into
‘Warhammer’ territory. Rachel is in 8th grade this
year. Drama productions, honor
roll, Confirmation II, and playing in several different volleyball leagues
keeps her busy. Her big news is
that the braces finally came off! Popcorn & Starbursts are back on the
menu. Tammie is still the chief cook, dog
walker and taxi driver of this crew, but managed to find time to start a little
side business~ crafting jewelry and house wares under the “TTE Designs”
banner. Selling via, Facebook,
Etsy and several craft shows has kept the ball rolling. Additionally, teaching Rachel’s
Confirmation II and being responsible for taking Pat’s dad to numerous doctor
appointments fills the calendar.We wish you all many blessings in the coming year. Thank you for being part of our
lives. The good memories of family
and friends are whatmakes life rich for us. If you are in the DC (till June) or Norfolk (after June) area
please look us up, we’d love to see you.Merry Christmas and Happy 2012 From Pat, Tammie, JP, Rachel ~ &Dixie